Seventh annual Route 66 Festival, Car Show will rev up on Saturday

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Area Cham-ber of Commerce will sponsor the seventh annual Route 66 Festival and Car Show Saturday, Aug. 13, at Sunset Ford, 11700 Gravois Road.

A parade will start at noon, beginning at Pole Position Raceway, 8800 Watson Road, and ending at Sunset Ford. A poker run, which is free and open to all, will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. throughout the community.

The Car Show will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. with an awards presentation at 5:30 p.m.

Food and beverages will be available, along with children’s activities from 1 to 4:30 p.m. A slide, bounce house, games and arts and crafts will be offered.

Live music will be performed throughout the day.

The Bob Mueller Band will play at 1 p.m., followed by Last Gnome Standing at 3 p.m.

The Bob Kuban Band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.

Movie night set Friday

The weekend will begin with a free outdoor family movie night at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12.

Disney’s “Cars 2” will be shown at Sap-pington Square Plaza, 9650 Watson Road.

For additional information about attending or participating in the seventh annual event, visit

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